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WCZ 3840

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 3840
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 131,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering box damp

Pass 5 May 2014 129,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and rear tyres slight tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,636 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel tant area damp

offside front wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 20 Mar 2012 127,269 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2010 126,492 miles

steering box damp front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 125,678 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WCZ 3840 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCZ 3840, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCZ 3840 registered?

WCZ 3840 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is WCZ 3840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCZ 3840 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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